Equipment
New protein-based system enables plastic recycling with reusable enzymes
In this new study, scientists have introduced an innovative strategy to trap these enzymes within nanoscale protein compartments produced naturally by bacteria, simplifying their use and extending their functional lifespan.
Baker Hughes, PETRONAS collaborate on lubricants and biofuels for turbomachinery supply chain
Baker Hughes and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership to explore business initiatives that have the potential to support the delivery of Asia’s energy expansion and transition.
Technip Energies' develops low-emission furnace design to reduce the carbon footprint of ethylene production
Technip Energies has developed the low-emission furnace (LEF) design, a groundbreaking technology aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of ethylene production.
INNIO Group, Gföllner Group establish JV, offering power solutions to the U.S. market
INNIO Group and Gföllner Group have established a joint venture in the U.S., IGPS (INNIO Gfoellner Power Systems LLC). The joint venture aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for decentralized, flexible, and quickly deployable energy solutions.
bp's 440,000-bpd refinery in Whiting, Indiana (U.S.), reported flaring due to operational conditions
bp's 440,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Monday reported flaring due to operational conditions, the company said.
Marathon Galveston Bay refinery (U.S.) hydrotreater to remain shut until September
A fire-damaged hydrotreater at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay refinery in Texas (U.S.) will remain shut until September, sources familiar with plant operations said.
Digital Feature: The critical interdependency of relief valve analysis and flare system considerations during HAZOP
Hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies are a systematic and structured methodology used to identify potential hazards and operability issues in industrial processes. One of the key safeguards often considered in HAZOP studies is pressure relief valves and flare systems to mitigate overpressure scenarios.
Trafigura to use Babcock's ammonia fuel supply system onboard gas carriers
Babcock's LGE business has been awarded a contract from Trafigura to deliver an innovative marine ammonia fuel supply system, ecoFGSS-FLEX®. The system allows the safe, efficient and sustainable use of ammonia as a propulsion fuel.
TOYO develops MRF-Z Neo—A compact reactor optimized for small-scale green methanol production
Toyo Engineering Corp. has developed MRF-Z Neo, a new compact methanol synthesis reactor specifically designed for small-scale production of green methanol – namely bio-methanol and eMethanol.
Executive Viewpoint: Heavy industry, light footprint—Helping the HPI run leaner and cleaner with AI
AI has the potential to effect a real change. By harnessing vast amounts of operational data, AI can support process optimization, help to predict equipment failures and better facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. These capabilities can improve asset performance as well as operational sustainability.
- Asian gasoline margin spikes to highest since August 2023 11/14
- Lukoil-Moldova grants free use of airport fuel terminal to government amid U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Croatia rejects Russian vacuum gasoil cargo after U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Bulgaria wins UK sanctions reprieve on refinery, petrol stations 11/14
- China's Sinochem shuts one crude unit at Quanzhou after fire 11/14
- Enbridge approves $1.4-B project to boost Canadian oil flows to U.S. refiners 11/14

